Kerla - Aau, Phalodi

Kerla is a village situated in the Aau tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 48 km from Phalodi and around 130 km from Jodhpur. Kerla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerla is 084318. The village covers a total geographical area of 1496.34 hectares and falls under the 342311 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Kerla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lohawat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kerla

According to the 2011 Census, Kerla village had a total population of 1,966 people, including 998 males and 968 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.86%, with male literacy at 66.20% and female literacy at 36.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kerla

Kerla is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kerla

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kerla. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Kerla is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Kerla is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerla

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kerla village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kerla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kerla village are given below:

FAQs about Kerla